With an illness that’s vital to catch in its early stages, UAE’s Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) are administering free breast cancer screenings this Pink October.
In partnership with the Pink Caravan Mobile Clinic, free mammograms will be available for women over 40 (who aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding) and free clinical breast examinations for 20-somethings and above. The FOCP Organisation is kicking of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with intention.
With over 90 events across the UAE, the screenings work on a first come, first serve basis. Regardless of visa status, insurance coverage and beyond, there is space for all women to stay ahead of the curve.
Why is Early Detection Important?
Of the 1 in 8 women that are affected by the disease, chances of survival increase by at least 93 per cent when diagnosed in its early stages. Additionally, the amount of treatment options and the speed of recovery only grows when caught within the first five years. “This is the message Pink Caravan has been amplifying for the past 12 years,” Aisha Al Mulla, the director of FOCP, stated.
With the UAE’s average age of diagnosis being 10 years later than the global average, its important to remind our beloved community to remain diligent with their screenings. And a uniquely convenient opportunity to get ahead presents itself with the Pink Caravan Mobile Clinic.
Pink Caravan’s Breast Cancer Screening Schedule
Below, you can find the confirmed schedule so far for free breast cancer screenings across the UAE. But be sure to check in with @thepinkcaravan on Instagram for timely updates on details, as time slots are limited.
- Saturday, October 7, 2023 – Dubai Festival Plaza, 11am-5pm; Dubai Kite Beach, 4pm-10pm
- Sunday, October 8, 2023 – Dubai Mirdif City Centre, 4pm-10pm
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – Abu Dhabi Al Sharee Women and Kids Park B, 11am-2pm
- Friday, October 13, 2023 – Sharjah Majaz Waterfront, 4pm-10pm
- Sunday, October 15, 2023 – Dubai Motor City Brands For Less Shopping Centre, 10am-4pm
- Thursday, October 19, 2023 – Dubai Shangri La Hotel, 4pm-6pm
- Friday, October 27, 2023 – Dubai Global Village, 5pm-10pm
- Saturday, October 28, 2023 – Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Club, 2pm-6pm; Dubai Global Village, 5pm-10pm
- Sunday, October 29, 2023 – Dubai Kite Beach, 4pm-10pm
- Monday, October 30, 2023 – Dubai City Walk, 4pm-10pm
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to honour the women effected, check in with your own bodies and spread knowledge with your communities.
Take moment to prioritize the self and keep your body safe.
